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Schools in Poland Township · Poland Local School District

Poland Township’s public schools outscore 88% of Ohio districts

75% of students in Poland Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Poland Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#138of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
78%
▲ 18 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
75%
▲ 23 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.4K
▼ 26% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.0
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
5
1,755 students on the public path
In brief

Poland Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 78% and math 75% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,351 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Poland Seminary High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Holy Family Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Poland Township’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 88% of Ohio school districts, #138 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1098)Better than 85%
Towns in Mahoning County (15)Better than 60%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 914 test results and a graduating class of 144 could put Poland Township anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Poland Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (902 in math, 925 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Poland Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–3Mckinley Elementary SchoolPoland Local School DistrictA
7–12Poland Seminary High SchoolPoland Local School DistrictA

Poland Township’s public schools are run by Poland Local School District, which also serves Poland. Parts of Poland Township (14% and 7% of its land) are served by Lowellville Local and Struthers City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Poland Local School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,755 students · 18.0 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$12,351OH $16,610 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading78%
State average 59.5% · 925 students tested
Math75%
State average 52.2% · 902 students tested

Poland Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Poland Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Poland TownshipAPoland Local
StruthersB−Struthers City
BoardmanA−Boardman Local
Lowellville—Lowellville Local
SpringfieldASpringfield Local
CoitsvilleC−Youngstown City

Mahoning, PA borders Poland Township but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.

Every school in Poland Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Poland Townshipby address
Dobbins Early Learning Center
Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Poland
55 studentsRate it →
Mckinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Poland
A
547 students19:1Rate it →
Poland Middle School
Middle · Grades 4–6 · Poland
A−
380 students16:1Rate it →
Poland Seminary High School
High · Grades 7–12 · Poland
A
773 students19:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Holy Family Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Youngstown
Private · Catholic
246 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Poland Township’s schools

Are Poland Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Poland Township children attend outscore 88% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #138 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Poland Township in?

Poland Local School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,755 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Poland Township are served by Lowellville Local and Struthers City.

What is Poland Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Poland Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Poland Township spend per student?

$12,351 in Poland Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Poland Township?

Yes: Holy Family Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 246 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.